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Alabama has six players named to preseason All-SEC Teams

The University of Alabama football team had six players selected to the 2026 Preseason Coaches All-Southeastern Conference Team, the league office announced Wednesday. The Crimson Tide was represented by two players on the league’s first team, both on defense.

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Why Caleb Woodson Should Wear the Green Dot for Alabama Defense: Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Paul Finebaum News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Paul Finebaum thrashes Alabama fans for reaction to AP Poll rankings

Paul Finebaum has done a complete 180 on Alabama since the Kalen DeBoer era began. A program that was usually subject to consistently less criticism under Nick Saban has now been fair game for Finebaum to unleash one following back-to-back seasons of losing three or more games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Alabama just made a change that will only elevate the Crimson Tide’s rivalry with Tennessee come the third Saturday in October

The third Saturday in October is going to have a whole different look this year, and honestly, it’s a change that Alabama should have made a long time ago.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 19

Stock Up, Stock Down With Alabama Defense on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez, where we discuss Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack's comments on Tuesday, where he declared himself a human stock exchange.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / EasySportz / August 19

Alabama-Tennessee Is Bringing Back an Awesome Tradition

The Third Saturday in October is about to look the way it was always supposed to. Tennessee and Alabama will both wear their traditional home jerseys when the two rivals meet in 2026 and 2027, meaning we’ll get Tennessee orange against Alabama crimson on the same field.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 19

Alabama, Tennessee Reviving Long-Time Tradition in 2026, 2027 Football Games

Alabama and Tennessee will revive a long-standing tradition in 2026-27, with both universities agreeing to wear their “home” jersey for the annual “Third Saturday in October” pairing.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Why transfer chose to play at Alabama over being starting center at 30 other schools

Racin Delgatty is feeling good as he transitions into SEC college football with Alabama after playing at D2 Cal Poly for multiple seasons. “I’m with the best,” Delgatty told reporters.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 19

The 'Juice Squad' Bringing the Energy to Alabama Sidelines during Scrimmages

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Every player is fighting during fall camp to earn playing time for when it matters during the season. But Alabama has a special role for those players not a part of the 11 on the field: the juice squad.

What separated Alabama for Virginia Tech transfer linebacker

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Caleb Woodson will play a massive role throughout his first season in Tuscaloosa this year. Woodson originally transferred from Virginia Tech to Alabama in early January, and the linebacker has solidified himself in a starting role to begin the year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 19

'It's the Top of the Top': Why Linebacker Caleb Woodson Transferred to Alabama

It's a major challenge to replace a middle linebacker, let alone a two-time captain. But Alabama had to move on from Deontae Lawson, as his collegiate eligibility expired at the end of last season and is now with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Softball News / Softball On SI / August 19

Alabama Softball Debuts New Locker Room Following Incredible 2026 Season

Following an incredible 2026 season that saw the Alabama Crimson Tide finish with the most wins since 2019 (56-9) and its highest winning percentage (.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Kane Wommack says improved defensive line play has made things easier for Alabama linebackers

Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack has spoken highly of the Crimson Tide’s defensive line throughout fall camp so far. One of the first head-turning statements he made during fall camp was about the Tide’s emphasis on adding mass.

A.J. McCarron News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Former Alabama QB says Tide staff is leaning one way in quarterback competition

Former Alabama football quarterback AJ McCarron feels the Crimson Tide’s coaching staff is leaning one way at this point in its current quarterback competition.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 19

Why This is a 'Really Big Week' for Alabama Defensive Players

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Kane Wommack shot it straight with his players as Alabama football enters another week of fall camp. The Crimson Tide has one remaining fall scrimmage this Thursday, and the defensive coordinator will be making decisions after that scrimmage to determine who will be able to start and contribute in the rotation Week 1.

Ryan Grubb News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Alabama OC labels 234-pound running back as a workhorse

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb met with reporters on Monday, and he labeled this Crimson Tide running back as the “workhorse” of the group. Grubb said that 234-pound running back Daniel Hill transformed his body this offseason and continues to increase his knowledge and maturity.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Alabama star wide receiver is ‘having an unbelievable camp’

After months of people saying that Ryan Coleman-Williams lost his mojo in 2025, it appears as if the junior Alabama wide receiver got his mojo this offseason.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Was Alabama disrespected by AP ranking it outside top 10?

The first AP poll of the 2026 season was released on Monday and Alabama saw it positioned in a place it hasn’t seen in quite some time. Outside the top 10.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Former Alabama QB says why Tide can withstand injury at running back

Alabama running back AK Dear will be sidelined to begin the 2026 campaign after suffering an ankle injury during a scrimmage on Thursday afternoon. Dear is expected to miss the next six weeks at a minimum after he was diagnosed with a lower-leg fracture on Friday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Alabama believes freshman 5-Star LB will have a role this year

Alabama football feels it will not take long for Xavier Griffin to carve out a role in Tuscaloosa. Griffin is a native of Alabama, but he played high school football in Gainesville, Georgia, at Gainesville High School.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 19

Where does Alabama football’s inside linebacker position battle stand after first scrimmage?

The Alabama Crimson Tide has an intriguing group of talent at the inside linebacker position. Virginia Tech transfer Caleb Woodson is expected to make a major impact throughout his first season in Tuscaloosa this year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 17

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

With several unknowns surrounding the Crimson Tide this season, they found themselves in an unusual spot in the Top 25.

Alabama likely to name QB1 soon amid Austin Mack, Keelon Russell battle

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 13

Alabama likely to name QB1 soon amid Austin Mack, Keelon Russell battle

Kalen DeBoer doesn't want to wait long to name a starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / College Sports Only / August 11

Alabama Coach’s Iron Man-Style Suit Goes Viral

Alabama’s defensive analyst Jarret Johnson is causing a stir at training camp by donning a heavily padded Iron Man-style strike suit with numbers, used to absorb hits during hand-placement drills.